Historical Bibliography Updated: July 14, 2026
A history of the fishes of the British Islands. 4 vols.
London: Groombridge and Sons, 1864 –1865.
Couch, a general practitioner at Polperro, Cornwall, became one of the greatest authorities on British fishes. The work, a monument of industry and patience, includes 252 hand-colored plates, also by Couch. Digital facsimile from Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.
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Subjects
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #335 |
| Permanent Link | https://historyofmedicine.com/id/222 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-history-of-the-fishes-of-the-british-isles |
Geographic Context
Publication place: London